RC TypeElectric RC Vehicles are powered by batteries. This can range from standard alkaline batteries to rechargeable Ni-CD, Ni-MH or Li-Po battery packs. Some RC vehicles come with the required batteries.

Nitro RC Vehicles are powered by Nitro fuel. It must be purchased separately from your RC vehicle. They require more maintenance, but many RC enthusiasts prefer this type of RC vehicle since it handles more like the real thing.

RC ScaleMany RCs are built to smaller scale to their real life counterparts. RC vehicles that are 1:20 are above can usually fit easily on the palm of your hand, while RCs scaled at 1:10 or below can be as big as a small dog.